The Heavy Feather
Cocktail bar · Logan Square
2357 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Highlights
Retro cocktail lounge with 70s-inspired decor and plush seating
Retro cocktail lounge with 70s-inspired decor and plush seating
"Just above Logan Square bar, Slippery Slope, is its chiller, retro-themed cocktail spot, The Heavy Feather. And unlike its downstairs sibling, Heavy Feather has plenty of standing tables, leather booths, and comfy '70s-esque leather rolly chairs. All of the cocktails here are great—from classic espresso martinis and mezcal Old Fashioneds, to a grasshopper that’s everything you want in a boozy milkshake. They don’t serve food, but midnight appearances from a guy selling tamales might be in the cards." - adrian kane, john ringor
"One floor above Slippery Slope, The Heavy Feather is Scofflaw Group’s ode to old school fern bars of the 1970s. Think peacock-print wallpaper, gold embellishments, and plush booths, plus a roster of classic cocktails with contemporary twists." - Ashok Selvam
"Just above Slippery Slope is its retro-themed lounge, The Heavy Feather. Unlike its sibling, The Heavy Feather is more relaxed, with plenty of standing tables, leather booths, and comfy '70s-esque leather rolly chairs you can turn into the teacup rides at Disneyland. The focus here is on cocktails, and they’re all excellent—from well-balanced espresso martinis and mezcal Old Fashioneds, to a grasshopper that’s everything you want in a boozy milkshake. They don’t have food, but if you’re lucky, a guy selling tamales might make a midnight appearance (though it’s not the Tamale Guy)." - sarah freeman, john ringor
"Just above Slippery Slope is its chiller, retro-themed lounge, The Heavy Feather. And though they do have a disco ball, this is more of a place to just hang out and chat. Unlike its sibling, The Heavy Feather has plenty of standing tables, leather booths, and comfy 70’s-esque leather rolly chairs that will definitely tempt you into trying out a spin move. The focus here is on cocktails, and they’re all great—from well-balanced espresso martinis and mezcal Old Fashioneds, to a grasshopper that’s everything you want in a boozy milkshake. They don’t serve food, but if you’re lucky, there might be a midnight appearance from a guy selling tamales (though it’s not the Tamale Guy)." - john ringor, adrian kane
"Just above Logan Square dance bar staple, Slippery Slope, is its chiller, retro-themed lounge, The Heavy Feather. And though they do have a disco ball, this place is more suitable for a relaxed hang. Unlike its sibling's more open layout, The Heavy Feather has plenty of standing tables, leather booths, and comfy 70’s-esque leather rolly chairs. While they have beer, the focus is cocktails. And they’re all fantastic—from well-balanced espresso martinis and mezcal Old Fashioneds to a fantastic grasshopper that’s everything you want in a boozy milkshake. While they don't serve food, a local tamale guy does occasionally stop by (though it’s not the Tamale Guy)." - John Ringor
